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Fireside Chats

Fireside Chats are an opportunity for the current cohort as well as past alums to gather together and discuss leadership with prominent speakers. Each fireside chat will be held virtually from 10:30am to noon EST.

To register, please email leaders@umb.edu.

- September 29th, 2022

Topic: The Importance of self-care 
Speakers: Missy Carter, Jodi Wolin (alum), Jose Masso

- October 20th, 2022

Topic: Creating a Personal Board
Speakers: Greg Wilmot (alum), Deanna Yameen (alum), Candace Thomas (alum)

- November 17th, 2022

Topic: Amplifying your Professional Brand)
Speakers: Rachel Gogos (alum), Shirley Leung, Chip Houghton

- January 5, 2023

Topic: Prioritization vs. Time Management

Speakers: Maureen Savage (board), Faun Zarge, Todd Boucher

- February 2nd, 2023

Topic: Navigating Career Inflection Points
Speakers: Still being confirmed.

- March 16th, 2023

Topic: The Keys to Delegation
Speakers: Still being confirmed.

- April 6th, 2023

Topic: Measuring Impact
Speakers: Still being confirmed.

- May 4th, 2023

Topic: Inviting and engaging different voices
Speakers: Still being confirmed. 

- June 1st, 2023

Topic: Stepping into Advocacy
Speakers: Still being confirmed.

- June 22nd, 2023

Topic: Engaging in your community

Speakers: Joe Bator (alum), Carmine Guarino (alum), Sharon Reill

- July 27th, 2023

Topic: Leading Virtual Teams
Speakers: Still being confirmed.